College Mourns Russian Professor Boris Wolfson
Prolific Russian scholar and beloved professor Boris Wolfson died this summer. Students and colleagues remember his wisdom, wittiness, and appreciation for the arts.
College News
AAS Candidate Statements for 2024-2025 Senators
The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) will hold elections for eight senators for the class of 2028 on Friday, Sept. 20, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Wednesday, Sept. 18
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes the planned removal of microwaves and fridges, free food, and more.
Campus Police Log: Sept. 10 to Sept. 16
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 16, can be found here.
ACTS Program Rollout Poses Headaches for Students
As part of the new Amherst College Textbooks (ACTS) system, students receive their textbooks and course materials on-campus. While the ACTS program promised to make it easier for students to receive their books, many students have expressed exasperation with the inefficiency of the program.
Students and Administrators Reckon with a Less Racially Diverse First-Year Class
The class of 2028 was the first to be admitted following last summer’s Supreme Court ruling banning the use of race-based affirmative action in admissions. The Student spoke to students and administrators about the large demographic change.
Differing Definitions: Making Sense of the Demographic Data
Following the collapse of affirmative action, selective colleges have released racial statistics for their first-year classes — how are these demographics collected and reported?